1 Kings 9:25
And three times in a year did Solomon offer burnt offerings and peace offerings upon the altar which he built unto the LORD, and he burnt incense upon the altar that was before the LORD. So he finished the house.
1 Kings 9:25
This verse recounts Solomon’s sacrificial worship: “three times in a year did Solomon offer burnt offerings and peace offerings upon the altar,” and incense offerings before the Lord. The pattern reveals a rhythm of devotion in public life—the temple or altar as center of spiritual activity, feasting, and thanksgiving. It marks the completion of the temple house and emphasizes regular worship as a central facet of national identity. The annual feasts likely corresponded to the three major pilgrimage feasts: Passover, Weeks, and Tabernacles.
Theologically, this verse underscores covenantal worship and the central place of sacrifice in atonement, gratitude, and supplication. The regular, deliberate offerings show fidelity and dependence on God. It also signals a moment of spiritual culmination—the temple and altar as locus for encounters with God, signaling the importance of worship in daily life and national identity.
Today, the message translates into regular patterns of worship and gratitude—corporate prayer, spiritual disciplines, and generosity. Practically, establish consistent times for worship, study, and service. Celebrate milestones with gratitude and remembrance of God’s faithfulness. The central takeaway is that life, work, and governance should be anchored in reverent worship, with daily acts of devotion shaping decisions and leadership.
Cross-References: Deuteronomy 12:5-7; Psalm 27:4; Hebrews 9:11-14; 1 Chronicles 6:31-32; 2 Chronicles 8:15